Industry Buzz Archives

The Quiet Tech Revolution in Foodservice Equipment Sales

Written by beedash on April 1, 2025. Posted in eCommerce, Industry Buzz, News, PIM Corestack.

The Quiet Revolution in Foodservice Equipment SoftwareIf you’re running a foodservice equipment dealership, I don’t need to tell you things have changed. You’ve felt it. Customer expectations have shifted, and the days of managing everything through a spreadsheet and a handshake are fading. The catalogs are larger, and simply listing products isn’t enough anymore. Dealers, vendors, and distributors alike are being pushed to adopt foodservice equipment software that delivers rich, accurate information—organized, visual, and easy to navigate. I run a business too, and I face the same grind...

A letter from the President 2024

Written by beedash on December 2, 2024. Posted in Industry Buzz, Inside the Hive, News.

A Letter From the PresidentEmpowering growth through partnerships and technology in Foodservice Supply A letter from the President, Kari WhittemoreDear Community, Partners, Clients, and Team,As we approach the close of another transformative year, I want to reflect on our journey and express my heartfelt gratitude. At Beedash, our mission is clear: empowering growth through technology in Foodservice. This year, the strength of our partnerships and the innovation behind our solutions have driven remarkable progress. One of the highlights of 2024 has been our Grow Together initiative....

A Letter From the President

Written by beedash on October 11, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz, Inside the Hive, News.

10 Years of Food Equipment InnovationDear Community, Partners, Clients and Team,As I write this letter marking the 10th anniversary of Beedash, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. Reaching this milestone fills me with joy and deep satisfaction.A decade ago, I saw a pressing need among small and mid-sized Food Equipment and Supply (FES) dealers. They lacked effective, streamlined, and accessible solutions for managing product information. This inspired the creation of Beedash. Today, we stand as a thriving company, built on that initial vision.At the heart...

August’s Industry Buzz

Written by beedash on August 23, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz.

Inflation’s Impact on Consumer Restaurant Spending, and More Foodservice NewsWhile much has been written about the way consumer habits changed due to the pandemic, one thing has remained constant. When inflation restricts cash flow, consumers tend to trade down when using restaurants. That explains why…Read More…Q1/2023 MAFSI Business Barometer: Industry Sales Growth Continues to Flatten As Business Normalizes, Second Half Looks More ChallengingManufacturers are reporting sharp declines in lead times and corresponding incoming order rates. This is due to...

June’s Industry Buzz

Written by beedash on June 1, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz.

Adobe is adding an AI-powered image generator to PhotoshopAdobe on Tuesday said it’s incorporating an AI-powered image generator into Photoshop, with the goal of “dramatically accelerating” how users edit their photos.Read More…Meta warns Facebook users about malware disguised as ChatGPTAI tools are all the rage right now. Everyone is obsessed with it…even hackers.According to a new report from Facebook parent company Meta, the company’s security team has been tracking new malware threats, including ones that…Read More…Google...

Industry Buzz Featuring: Foodservice Powerplant Network

Written by beedash on April 27, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz.

This month for our Industry Buzz newsletter we are giving a big shout out to a dedicated FE&S community advocate that we believe is bringing great positivity and energy to our industry via his organization, Foodservice Powerplant Network.The Foodservice Powerplant Network is an organization committed to the personal and professional development of foodservice professionals through the power of Positive Mindset Tools, a sense of belonging through Community, and the power of Story.How to Get InvolvedJoin the Community:The FSPN connects the industry through community, a...

March’s Industry Buzz

Written by beedash on March 14, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz.

Six Restaurant-Specific Equipment and Technology Trends Spotted at The NAFEM Show 2023That’s a wrap! Four years after COVID-19 put the pause button on The NAFEM Show, foodservice equipment and supplies industry professionals were able to reunite with friends and colleagues, make new connections and see and learn about new equipment and technologies…Read More…Media Alert: Adobe Digital Price Index: Online Prices Fall for Fifth Consecutive Month, Dropping 1% In JanuaryToday, Adobe announced the latest online inflation data from the Adobe Digital Price Index...

February’s Industry Buzz

Written by beedash on February 8, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz.

How FoodServiceDirect.com delivered a superior B2B buyer experience.Most of the U.S. shops online for everything they need, so why should the food service industry be any different? This was the initial thought, which lead to the founding of FoodServiceDirect.com (FSD) in 1992. While other industries were quick to adopt the transformative potential of e-commerce, the food service industry seemed to move slowly…Read More…Ready to talk eCommerce? Learn more about Beedash’s premiere B2B website development services.Kuehne+Nagel teams up with Lenovo to support technology...

January’s Industry Buzz

Written by beedash on January 5, 2023. Posted in Industry Buzz.

National Restaurant Association’s tech and innovation policy lead looks back at 2022, ahead to 2023Technology innovations are making it simpler for restaurants to connect with their customers and offer convenient service, but new technologies also bring about policy issues that can be tricky to navigate.Read More…How Revenue Forecasting Can Boost Your BusinessWe live in an age of extreme unpredictability. The Covid-19 pandemic was just the tip of the iceberg, demonstrating just how unpredictable the future can be. Several years later, many businesses and organizations...